San Antonio's retail and restaurant wish list

By Compiled by Julie Ruff

Photo: Andrew Price/Austin American-Statesman

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In-N-Out Burger

It appears In-N-Out Burger finally has selected the site for its first restaurant in San Antonio. Architectural records filed with the state show In-N-Out plans to spend $1.5 million on a freestanding restaurant with a drive-thru at 10918 Culebra Road near Loop 1604.

Now that we've finally got an In-N-Out, click ahead to see what else is on our restaurant and retail wish list. Did we miss something on your list? Leave a comment. less

It appears In-N-Out Burger finally has selected the site for its first restaurant in San Antonio. Architectural records filed with the state show In-N-Out plans to spend $1.5 million on a freestanding ... more

Photo: Bloomberg

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Ikea

San Antonio needs an Ikea because two hours is too long to drive for a new Dagstorp, whatever that is.

San Antonio needs an Ikea because two hours is too long to drive for a new Dagstorp, whatever that is.

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White Castle

White Castle has its critics and its diehard fans, but there's no doubt those little sliders would fit right in in burger-loving San Antonio.

White Castle has its critics and its diehard fans, but there's no doubt those little sliders would fit right in in burger-loving San Antonio.

Photo: Jay LaPrete, Associated Press

White Castle has its critics and its diehard fans, but there's... Photo-3462393.75232 - San Antonio Express-News

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Joe V's Smart Shop

H-E-B's newest concept in grocery stores resembles a warehouse and is geared toward budget-minded consumers. Sounds great, but why does Houston get one and we don't?

H-E-B's newest concept in grocery stores resembles a warehouse and is geared toward budget-minded consumers. Sounds great, but why does Houston get one and we don't?

A few Austin-based chains have made it down to San Antonio, including two Chuy's restaurants. We have plenty of Tex-Mex of our own, thank you very much, and we'd like to trade one of the Chuy's for a Kerbey Lane Cafe. less

A few Austin-based chains have made it down to San Antonio, including two Chuy's restaurants. We have plenty of Tex-Mex of our own, thank you very much, and we'd like to trade one of the Chuy's for a Kerbey ... more

Photo: Andrew Price, Austin American-Statesman

A few Austin-based chains have made it down to San Antonio,... Photo-5302806.75232 - San Antonio Express-News

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Kmart

Kmart closed all of its San Antonio stores, yet we still get the commercials. We think it's time they reconsider.

Kmart closed all of its San Antonio stores, yet we still get the commercials. We think it's time they reconsider.

Photo: AP

Kmart closed all of its San Antonio stores, yet we still get the... Photo-1973191.75232 - San Antonio Express-News

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Torchy's Tacos

Austin expats are jonesing for a fix.

Austin expats are jonesing for a fix.

Photo: J. Patric Schneider, For The Chronicle

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W Hotel

The luxury hotel chain is known for spare, minimalist modern decor. OK, it might stick out like a sore thumb in San Antonio, but it would be fun to see how they would tailor it to the Alamo City.

The luxury hotel chain is known for spare, minimalist modern decor. OK, it might stick out like a sore thumb in San Antonio, but it would be fun to see how they would tailor it to the Alamo City.

Photo: W Singapore-Sentosa Cove

The luxury hotel chain is known for spare, minimalist modern decor.... Photo-3447479.75232 - San Antonio Express-News

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Taco John's

If only because of the name. Who needs Taco Bell when you could enjoy Taco John's?

If only because of the name. Who needs Taco Bell when you could enjoy Taco John's?

If only because of the name. Who needs Taco Bell when you could... Photo-4834375.75232 - San Antonio Express-News

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Barneys

We can dream, right?

We can dream, right?

Photo: Mike Moore, Getty Images For Barneys New Yor

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Bob Evans

Ohio-based Bob Evans Restaurants seem like a perfect fit for this South Texas Town. Just look at that hat!

Ohio-based Bob Evans Restaurants seem like a perfect fit for this South Texas Town. Just look at that hat!

With the departure of Borders and a smattering of Barnes & Nobles left, San Antonio is in need of another good book store. Portland’s biggest tourist draw is Powell’s Books, which sells new and used, and we think San Antonio is just funky enough to dig it. less

With the departure of Borders and a smattering of Barnes & Nobles left, San Antonio is in need of another good book store. Portland’s biggest tourist draw is Powell’s Books, which sells new and used, and we ... more

Photo: George Rose, Multiple

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Village Inn

Tired of IHOP AND Denny's? A Village Inn would be a great alternative for San Antonio.

Tired of IHOP AND Denny's? A Village Inn would be a great alternative for San Antonio.

Photo: Flickr Creative Commons

Tired of IHOP AND Denny's? A Village Inn would be a great... Photo-3801369.75232 - San Antonio Express-News